Around Bloomfield: COVID Center + Election + Synagogue Threats

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Get caught up with some of last week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Want more local news? Sign up for Patch email newsletters.

Government/Politics:

Newark's Response To Cop Shooting Defies The National Narrative, Mayor Says

Essex County COVID Center At Livingston Mall Closes

Officials In Millburn And Nearby Respond To Antisemitic Threats

'We Stand By Our Jewish Friends,' Says Maplewood; Suspect Arrested

'Stay Vigilant' In Wake Of Threat To Synagogues: West Orange Official

Watch The Sherrill, DeGroot, Biasco Debates: 2022 Election In NJ-11

2022 Election Guide For NJ-10: Donald Payne Faces 4 Challengers

Long-Awaited Review Gives Deep Look Into NJ's Largest County Prison

NJ Launches New 'Drug Court' Program At 6 Sites, Including East Orange

NJ Reporters Walk Off Job Amid Nationwide Gannett Newsroom Strike

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Village Hall Restaurant In South Orange Finally Gets Opening Date

Daylight Saving Time Ends In NJ: How To Fight The 'Winter Blues'

NJ City Sees Its 2nd Big Powerball Lottery Winner In A Week

Montclair Little League Field Named For Late First-Grader, Sports Fan

Young Washington Post Editor From Maplewood Dies At 35

$6.8M In Upgrades Underway At Golf Course In Essex County

Expect More Parking Tickets In Caldwell Starting This Week: Police

Bloomfield Restaurant Closes Over Staffing Issues, Owner Says Goodbye

NJIT In Essex County Gets $3M Donation From Venture Capitalist

She Got Her Family's Licenses Back From Nazis: Livingston Event

Clara Maass Hospital Marks 2 Milestones: Breast Cancer, Cardiac Care

West Orange Weed Entrepreneurs Celebrate A 'Win For The Underdog'

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